Hi everyone. Time for
Twofer Challenge #17 - Bees! Turns out I didn't have one bee stamp or die in my stash ... I think I need to go shopping! :) I borrowed this sweet bee stamp set from my friend Trina. Thanks Trina!
As always, you need to create two cards using this month's prompt (Bees), following the rules in the badge below. Make sure to take a picture of the two cards together and use that image when linking to the challenge.
I used the same bee stamp for my two cards. The card above is stamped in the corner with fun flowers. I watercoloured them using distress inks and then added more ink in-between the flowers, blending them with water, hoping it looked like more flowers in the background. I don't think I succeeded but the background still is pretty. :) I popped up a frame over the image for some dimension, as well as adding a pop dot to the back of the bee. The tiny sentiments are adorable. This makes one happy birthday card.
Next up ...
I used the same bee stamp as the above card, along with these delicious looking strawberries from the same stamp set. I love this time of year when the fresh, local strawberries are in season. Yummy!! I used a piece of acetate to add some blue smooshed sky to the background. Stamped my images in black and heat embossed in clear; then watercoloured with Distress inks and added a horizon line with brown ink. The "bee happy" sentiment is so fun and makes me think of that song ... now I have it stuck in my head! :) I hope this sweet card will make the recipient happy.
We are thrilled to have
Coni (Which Craft?) as our Guest Designer this month. Please check out the
challenge post to see the fantastic cards from Coni and our Twofer Designers. Then come play along. The challenge is open for two full weeks from June 10 - 24.
Hope to see you in the gallery!
Stamps: Bee Happy (Hello Bluebird); Flowers (AliExpress)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card bases (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink: Black (Memento); Black (Versafine); Distress Inks: Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon, Picked Raspberry, Tumbled Glass, Broken China (Tim Holtz); Tombow markers (red, black, brown)
Accessories & Tools: clear embossing powder, heat tool, water brush, Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), acetate, Crystal Glaze (Nuvo), Clear wink of Stella, iridescent glitter
Challenges:
Twofer Challenge #17 - Bees
Confession - I am scared of bees! I know we need them but that doiesn't stop me getting into a flap if one comes near me.... but no one could be scared looking at this cutie!
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Two delightful cards, Loll. I like how colorful the flowers and strawberries are. Fun!
ReplyDeleteThese are both just as cute as can be! Who could be afraid of that cutie little bee? Your coloring on the flowers and strawberries is pure perfection Loll!
ReplyDeleteThat's one adorable bee, Loll! He looks quite happy flitting around your sweet flowers on that darling birthday card! Perfect colors for this time of year, too! And that little strawberry is amazing! I might have to hit the strawberry farm and pick a few soon. The glittery wings are the perfect touch too. Sweet cards, Loll! Love 'em. Bev
ReplyDeleteI don't know, Lolly, your background on your garden of flowers sure looks like more flowers to me! I'm pinning this one! Trina loaned you one very cute bee and you sure put him in his favorite places with your two designs! The strawberries do look good enough to eat and I love the realistic shimmer and shine you added to the bee's wings and his cute little heart-shaped face! Great sky and soil, too!! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteSo cute Loll, we've already had a couple of strawberries from our patch and I love that little flower patch, your little be is having so much fun :)
ReplyDeleteAwwwdorable twofers, Loll. Both beautifully coloured with two fabulous designs. I finally just bought the matching dies for this set, xx
ReplyDeleteAdorable and super cute bee and glorious cards Loll x.....Sure brought a smile to my face, thank you x Shopping sounds good x
ReplyDeleteOh my, that's the cutest little bee I've ever seen. Love the way the wings sparkle and, of course, they and both their surrounding scenes are perfectly colored.
ReplyDeleteOh, those bees are super cute!! Love the pretty flowers, too! Great summer cards, Loll!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute bee! He looks adorable buzzing over the flowers. I took it as flowers in the background of the flowers. I've been trying to find a way to give the illusion of flowers or leaves in the background lately too. Your strawberry card is so cheerful with the bright red and green and bit of yellow! I love the glittery wings as well and that ink smooshed sky!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards made me smile! Love that they are such happy and cheerful ones, Loll. Your watercoloring is always so beautifully done. Love the soft backgrounds on both of them. These both are such fun!
ReplyDeleteTwo super cards, Loll, what a cute bee! xx
ReplyDeleteThis bee made two happy looking cards, Loll! Love the bright colors and the sparkly wings!
ReplyDeleteThat's a very friendly looking bee! You can't NOT smile! I think your first card does suggest more flowers in the background, and the bee looks very happy to have found such a bonanza. Super cute scene on #2 with the strawberries! I'm thinking this looks like an adorable stamp set. Not one single bee in your collection? Good excuse to shop!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't be afraid of bees either if they looked like yours Loll...both of these cards are just as sweet as can bee (sorry, couldn't resist!)! I love the little framed flower garden you created and that happy little bee buzzing around it looking for a treat...SO cute and love the sentiment too! And of course that adorable bee buzzing around that yummy looking strawberry patch is a fabulous card too! Cute, CUTE cards my friend!! :0)
ReplyDeleteBee-utiful cards Loll. That is one cute bee you have borrowed here. Love the layouts on both cards and the shimmery wings on the second one.
ReplyDeleteBee-utiful as always Loll. Your little bee is sooo cute! He looks fab with the sparkly wings. Great watercolouring too xx
ReplyDeleteIt's obvious that Trina's darling bees couldn't live without your fabulous blooms and berries, Loll! Just adorable, that's what they are!
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What delightful and colourful Summery cards.
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Bee-utiful watercoloring on your really sweet cards, Loll! The blooms on the first card are so pretty and I LOVE the strawberry patch on your 2nd card! Can't wait to join in the fun ~ Barb xx
ReplyDeleteI am so glad your friend helped you out with a bee stamp. And, that is the cutest little bee ever. I love the cards you made.
ReplyDeleteAdorable bee stamp!! Two terrific cards. The first card has gorgeous "Loll colours" and great framing. Love the yummy strawberries and the sparkle on the bee's wings on the second card. I just realized I do have one bee stamp so can do a Twofer for the challenge.
ReplyDeleteAwww darling bee image, Loll, and I love the flowers both are investigating! Great cards - thanks for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteBEEautiful twofer. The colourful array of blossoms would attack me too and who wouldn't adore those berries. Two great fun cards.
ReplyDeleteBoth bee cards are super cute, Loll! I love the great designs - one popped up window panel, the other flat panel. One colored background, the other ink smooshed background. One with a clean cut-out bee, the other glitter embellished bee. Fantastic twofers!
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Your bees are so cute, Loll. I love both cards. The brocade wings of the strawberry bee look beautiful.
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Isn't this just the sweetest little bee, Loll ... so pretty buzzing round your country flower garden ... and shimmeringly cute with those luscious strawberries! Two lovely scenes! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your colorful cards with that cute little bee! The framed card looks great with those colorful flowers in the corner and those juicy strawberries look yummy with that great background you created in the 2nd card. Love those sparkly wings on the bee and those tiny sentiments work perfectly on each creation. Thanks for always inspiring us with your crafty know-how :)
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